China is also nervous about COVID-19 resurgence: ``JN.1 increase'' = South Korean report

This is a sign that the COVID-19 virus JN.1 mutant virus is spreading in China as well. China is currently experiencing an increase in respiratory diseases such as mycoplasma pneumonia, raising health concerns.
China's state-run Global Times (GT) reports that the JN.1 variant strain has developed into the dominant strain in China due to the continuous influx of people overseas and the movement of people around the Lunar New Year holidays, leading to the risk of severe infection.
It was reported on the 29th that the number of schoolchildren is expected to increase. The National Health Commission (NHC) said at a press conference the day before that various respiratory diseases will occur alternately or simultaneously in China this winter and next spring.
It is expected that this trend will continue. The JN.1 mutation has spread globally and has now appeared in more than 40 countries, including the United States, France, and India. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on the 19th (local time), JN
It was clarified that a change of .1 was designated as a change of interest and that it would be continuously observed. As a result of recent monitoring, NHC has found that the proportion of JN.1 mutations among recent COVID-19 infections in China is comparative.
Although the rate is low, it is showing an upward trend. There were a total of 490 cases of JN.1 variant infection nationwide, of which 90% (443 cases) came from overseas.
The JN.1 mutation showed characteristics of immune evasion and increased infectivity, but did not increase virulence and certain antiviral drugs remain effective, the NHC said.
. This means that the risk is not that high because existing treatments can be used. However, with the New Year's holidays and Lunar New Year, the movement of people, including domestic and international travel, has increased, increasing the risk of infection with infectious diseases.
NHC pointed out that there is a possibility that NHC spokesperson Mi Pong said, ``This week, the number of respiratory disease diagnoses and consultations at medical institutions nationwide has increased from last week.''
The disease is mainly influenza, and mycoplasma pneumonia infections and COVID-19 infections have decreased to low levels. NHC recommends frequent ventilation due to increased risk of respiratory disease.
He urged people to continue practicing good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands, washing their hands, and social distancing. Elderly people, people with severe chronic underlying illnesses, and pregnant women are urged not to go to places where many people gather.
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